Vietnamese Shrimp Vermicelli Bowl

Ingredients

• 6 oz rice vermicelli
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 whole lime (juiced)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup, loosely packed fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, or basil)
• ½ whole cucumber, sliced thin

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook vermicelli in boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

2. 2

   Whisk fish sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl until combined. Taste and adjust to your preference.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

4. 4

   Add shrimp in a single layer and sear without stirring for 90 seconds until the bottoms turn pink.

5. 5

   Flip and cook the other side for 60 seconds until shrimp is opaque throughout. Transfer to a plate.

6. 6

   Divide vermicelli between two bowls. Top each with cucumber slices, fresh herbs, and seared shrimp.

7. 7

   Drizzle the dressing evenly over each bowl and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot
• large skillet (12-inch)
• small mixing bowl
• whisk
• wooden spoon or tongs
• cutting board
• chef's knife

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